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Category 4

A site without built features, but of some cultural heritage significance to the Shire of Gingin.

History

A mud bat home was erected for W R Williams on the property of his friend Henry Brockman. The house was named 'Dacresfield' after Mr. Williams' Father, Rev. Dacre Williams, the first Headmaster at Perth Boys' School. Mr. Williams was the first Secretary of the Gingin Roads Board following the first elections on 21st March 1893 The house is now a ruin having been badly damaged by troops during World War 1. The land is presently owned by Westralian Sands Ltd. of Capel W.A.The stones are to be removed and used to construct barbeques at Granville Park.

Condition

Site Only

References

Ref ID No

Ref Name

Ref Source

Ref Date

Holroyd; "National Estate Study".

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch

General

Specific

Original Use

RESIDENTIAL

Single storey residence

Present Use

OTHER

Other

Construction Materials

Type

General

Specific

Wall

EARTH

Adobe {Mud Brick}

Wall

STONE

Other Stone

Creation Date

10 Jun 1998

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Last Update

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